Worcester Racecard - Monday 18th September

Starting your week off well, here at Worcester Racecourse.

Today’s race card is jam packed with 8 exciting races, particularly the second which is our feature race “The Get Pulling with PJ Nicholls Ssangyong Handicap Chase” with a prize pot of £22,600 up for grabs. So why not grab a drink, find a comfortable spot and soak up the atmosphere here this afternoon.

A welcome back to James Bowen, who has been off the track for a long 7 months after breaking his wrist at Huntingdon. From us all here at Worcester Racecourse, we wish you a very safe return.

Ensure you are down by the Parade Ring for the last race, of which is for Neil Painting AKA Bagsy who is a highly recognised, much loved valet. Bagsy is retiring this week after over 20 years supporting many jockeys across the country. We wish you a very happy retirement, enjoy the fishing, golfing, gardening and driving around with Nico. And we are sure, the jockeys will come together to show their thanks.

We also welcome today Amber Beverley-Smith, who has been battling cancer at the young age of 11 A huge fan of horses and in celebration of completing treatment and going back to school, we welcome Amber, her best friend and family here today. We hope you all have a very enjoyable and memorable day. Our other sponsors today to note are PJ Nicholls, Haus Installations, Eventmasters and Vickers Bet.

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Although this may seem very early to some, we have just over 3 months to go until Christmas. Here at Worcester Racecourse we are holding 4 shared Christmas parties, which are all nearly sold out. If you are looking to book somewhere to celebrate, take a look at the back cover of this racecard for more details, but please do get booking quickly to ensure you are not disappointed.

Our next feature day is at the end of this month, Friday 29th September which is our Fixed Brush Series Final fixture where all the top horses of the series come and race to take the £70,000 prize. We still have tables in our restaurant and hospitality available, so if you wish to make your day extra special please call the office on 01905 25364 Alternatively, tickets can be purchased on our website www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk

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Good luck to everyone today and I hope we can welcome you back on another occasion soon.

Michael Thomas General Manager

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MONDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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1 HUNT BALL (IRE) (109) 2304-11 CD

age

weight st-lb

10 11-12

B g Winged Love (IRE) - La Fandango (IRE) Andrew Tinkler

Atlantic Equine Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Michael Slevin Novae Management Limited Br

TIMEFORM VIEW Still capable of smart form over fences last season and made most of 2 good opportunities back over hurdles in May. This a lot harder but still the one to beat.

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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TFRHHHHI BHA135

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FIRST RACE 2.05

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 110YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE MAKE YOUR HOME A HAPPY HAUS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): James Owen (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs GRAND ROI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Keeffe (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs FRINGILL DIKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FRINGILL DIKE trained by J O’Keeffe, Leyburn, 183 miles.

FRINGILL DIKE still looks ahead of his mark despite taking a 7lb rise for his recent Uttoxeter success so is fancied to go 3-3 in this sphere. Glory And Honour has also started out well over fences though and should ensure Jedd O’Keefe’s upwardly-mobile 6-y-o doesn’t have things all his own way.

1-2-3: 1.FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) 2.GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) 3.GRAND ROI (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 GRAND ROI (FR) (21) FP000-5 D

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Ultra d’Anjou (FR)

7 11-10

Mr Alex Chadwick (7)

Mr Gary Allsopp James Owen, Newmarket

Br Gildas Vaillant Allsopp & Allsopp

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler but yet to match that form in four runs in this sphere, only fifth of 8 in novice chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good) 21 days ago on his final run for Gordon Elliott. More is needed on his yard/handicap chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA135

2 FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) (19) 5330-11 D

6 11-0

Ch g Mahler - Credo Star (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Cathal Ennis Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner who has made an excellent start over fences with fluent wins in 6-runner handicaps at Hexham and Uttoxeter. Weighted to complete his hat-trick despite going up another 7lb. TFRHHHHH BHA125

3 GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) (9) 4/305-12

D

7 10-7

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee Jonathan England

Ursa Ellerby & Partner

Sam England, Guiseley

Br Mr Michael D. Hickey Keighley Steel

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start for his new yard in 2m1f handicap chase at Cartmel in August and backed it up with an excellent second of four at Stratford 9 days ago. Merits consideration.

4 WITH A START (IRE) (43) 0//P-6PF3 D

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sudden Blaze (IRE)

Mr Russell H. Lee

Br Knocktoran Stud

8 10-5

James Best

Peter Winks, Barnsley

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish 2m hurdles winner but he’s yet to fire for his current yard and makes little appeal once again from 26lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA90

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Fringill Dike (IRE), 9-4 Glory And Honour (IRE), 6-1 Grand Roi (FR), 100-1 With A Start (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.40

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £22600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9128, 2nd £4563, 3rd £2283, 4th £1141, 5th £570. (Penalty Value £11935.06)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (29 wins from 185 runners, 16%) runs FIX AT ALL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs FIX AT ALL WEIGHTWATCHER: HATCHER won off a handicap mark of 143, his rating is now down 17lb to 126.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FRANCKY DU BERLAIS trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

HANG IN THERE boasts a fine strike rate over fences and showed a good attitude when opening his account for this season at Stratford last month. He can follow up Francky du Berlais and Topofthecotswolds rate the principal dangers.

1-2-3: 1.HANG IN THERE (IRE) 2.FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) 3.TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE)

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1 HANG IN THERE (IRE) (25) 14-2531 CD 9 12-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) Joe Anderson (5)

Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr Daniel Furini Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWScored 5 times (at up to 21.4f) last season and returned to winning ways in 7-runner handicap chase at Stratford (19.4f, good) 25 days ago, digging deep 5lb higher now but holds leading claims nonetheless. TFRHHHHH BHA143

2 FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (16) R0-3052 CD 10 11-10

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR) James Bowen

Mr Roddy Owen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion

TIMEFORM VIEW Not scored since July of last year but ran to the pick of his hurdles form when second in handicap at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) last month and is back on his last winning mark over the larger obstacles. TFRHHHHI BHA139

3 LA DOMANIALE (FR) (25) 146-103 D

7 11-6

B m No Risk At All (FR) - La Pinede Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet et al Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWRecaptured the pick of her form from last summer when winning at Aintree (19.9f, good) in May and posted respectable third to Hang In There in handicap chase at Stratford (19.4f, good) latest Others look better treated, though TFRHHIII BHA135

4 HATCHER (IRE) (78) F3P-324 C

B g Doyen (IRE) - African Keys (IRE)

10 10-11

Harry Skelton

Mr P. H. Betts Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Brian Griffin HATCHER COMPONENTS LTD

TIMEFORM VIEW Only narrowly denied at Fakenham (21.2f) in June but isn’t the easiest to win with nowadays and was below par when last seen at Uttoxeter 78 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA126

5 TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (45) 3P-6423 C D

B g Arcadio (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE)

9 10-11

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr M. A. Reay Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who has acquitted himself well in defeat in recent starts, latest when third of 11 in handicap chase at Bangor (24f, good) 45 days ago. Ought to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA126

6 FIX AT ALL (FR) (16) 11-2200 D

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Lady Fix (FR)

7 10-7

Richie McLernon

Mrs Lynne Maclennan Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a brace of hunters at Ludlow at the end of last season for Michael Scudamore and performed well on yard debut when runner-up in Market Rasen handicap chase in June However, not been in same form since and has something to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA122

7 KAUTO THE KING (FR) (16) 433341 CD

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Luisa (FR)

Jenny Perry and Celia Goaman

9 10-2

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to form (on back of second wind operation) when taking 4-runner handicap chase (9/2) at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good) 16 days ago. Effective over this longer trip and can’t be ruled out 3lb out of the weights TFRHHHII BHA114

THIRD RACE 3.15

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE eventmasters.co.uk OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (38 wins from 184 runners, 21%) runs TRIBAL GLORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs TRIBAL GLORY LONGEST TRAVELLER: LITTLE PETER trained by J Berry, Newmarket, 132 miles.

TRIBAL GLORY looked a very uncomplicated ride when making all over C&D a month ago and he’s fancied to successfully defy a penalty. Little Peter and Newmill Getaway are the main threats on form, though Touchwoodexpress won his sole point start and has joined a very good yard.

1-2-3: 1.TRIBAL GLORY (IRE) 2.LITTLE PETER 3.NEWMILL GETAWAY (IRE)

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1 TRIBAL GLORY (IRE) (27) 121 CD

Ch g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE)

5 11-9

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

Mr N. Sutton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Thomas Norris Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who didn’t need to repeat form of runner-up effort in a C&D bumper to go one place better in 7-runner bumper back here 27 days ago. Sure to give it a good go under a penalty

2

ATACAMA SKY (GB) (18) 4

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5 11-2

Chris Ward (3) Mrs D. Ritson Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

B g Telescope (IRE) - Vedora

Br Mr & Mrs W. A. Ritson

TIMEFORM VIEWTelescope gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (21f-3 1/4m winner) Gunner Welburn and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2m-21f winner) Ace Fighter Pilot. Showed ability amidst greenness when fourth starting out at Stratford 18 days ago.

3

CLOUGHROE (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Capparoe Cross (IRE) Brendan Powell

Mr Denis Quinn Denis Quinn, Exning

Br Mr N. Davis

TIMEFORM VIEW Sans Frontieres gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler Shaw’s Cross, stays 19f. Dam (h86) maiden hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m).

4 LITTLE PETER (GB) (155) 63-

B g Mukhadram - Sweet Child O’Mine

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

Brian Hughes

Mr Justin Byrne John Berry, Newmarket

Br EERC

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up markedly on his debut run when third of 9 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 155 days ago, running on That puts him right in the mix.

5 FRITES (GB) (76) 0

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4 11-0

B g Marcel (IRE) - Verge (IRE) Miss Olive Nicholls (7)

Hungerford Park Stud Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle

Br Hungerford Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, last of 7 in bumper at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) on debut 76 days ago.

6 NEWMILL GETAWAY (IRE) (15) 431 CD

B f Getaway (GER) - Presenting Newmill (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 11-0

Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Derwent Dene Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth sole start in Irish points May and displayed ability when third on Rules debut at Uttoxeter in July, sticking to her task Built on that with an easy C&D win a fortnight ago, travelling powerfully TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 TOUCHWOODEXPRESS (IRE) (140) 1 4 11-0

Ch g Mahler - Riverside Lough (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

TS Equine Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Richard & Nicola Harding

Tmt Construction Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €26,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Drumlin. Won sole start in points in May and has transferred to a successful yard

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IRENE’S PEARL (IRE) (-)

B f Doyen (IRE) - Castletown Girl

Racehorse Ownership Club

Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

4 10-7

Adam Wedge

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORM VIEW €11,500 3-y-o, Doyen filly. Sister to poor chaser Annie Nail, and half-sister to fairly useful 23f hurdle winner/smart chaser Ain’t That A Shame TFRHHIII BHA-

9 WALKING IT OFF (IRE) (-)

B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vast Consumption (IRE)

Chasing Gold Racing Club

4 10-7

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Michael O’Neill Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEW Walk In The Park filly Sister to modest hurdler Puddlesinthepark, and half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 17f hurdle winner Induno Dam (h135) 2m-3m hurdle winner TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: GENOVESE (IRE) 4 10 12 Sean Bowen 13-2 (Martin Keighley) 8 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

ATACAMA SKY: Following its run on 31/8/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed late-on.

ProbableS.P’s:11-4TribalGlory(IRE),4-1NewmillGetaway(IRE),5-1LittlePeter(GB),11-2Touchwoodexpress(IRE), 13-2 Walking It Off (IRE), 20-1 Atacama Sky (GB), 33-1 Cloughroe (IRE), 50-1 Frites (GB), Irene’s Pearl (IRE) RACE RESULT:

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THREE

FOURTH RACE 3.50

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE eventmasters.co.uk OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (38 wins from 184 runners, 21%) runs STUNGBYTHEMASTER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs STUNGBYTHEMASTER

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: THE EVENTMASTER trained by B Brookhouse, HUTCHESON trained by James Owen, bothNewmarket, 132 miles.

Those with experience set a fair standard but BAHIO BOUM and Stungbythemaster are newcomers for very powerful yards and either may well be up to the task Marginal preference is for the Dan Skelton-trained runner. The Eventmaster should be on the premises.

1-2-3: 1.BAHIO BOUM (FR) 2.STUNGBYTHEMASTER 3.THE EVENTMASTER (IRE)

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1 PRAIRIE DIAMOND (IRE) (215) 1- D

4 11-7

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Siba de La Pampa (FR) Sean Bowen

Mr N. McAllen Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Fbc Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed and the confidence was justified when winning 6-runner bumper at Hereford (16.2f, good) on NH debut, running on Off 7 months and more needed under a penalty TFRHHHII BHA-

2 YOGI’S TRAIL (GB) (-)

5 11-2

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Our Cuddles Stan Sheppard

Mrs N. Sheppard Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br David Bithell

TIMEFORM VIEW Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Chickapeakray and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Classic Chic TFRHHIII BHA-

3 BAHIO BOUM (FR) (-)

4 11-0

Gr g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Bahia Do Brasil (FR) Harry Skelton

Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Alexandra Monnier & Olivier Monnier The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Buck’s Boum gelding Half-brother to French hurdle/chase winner up to 2 1/2m Bahiosun and French hurdler Little Bahia Dam (c122/h109) French 17f-19f hurdle/chase winner Newcomer for top yard so demands respect. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 HARBOUR BRIDGE (GB) (27) 4

B g Australia - Sweet Dream

The Harbour Bridge Syndicate

Br Morera Partnership

4 11-0

Gavin Sheehan

Jo Davis, East Garston

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 66/1 but displayed ability when fourth of 7 in bumper at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 27 days ago.

5 HUTCHESON (GB) (18) 0

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Rahiyah (USA)

James Owen Racing Club

Br Godolphin

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4 11-0

Harry Cobden

James Owen, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW £2,000 New Approach gelding. Closely related to a winner and half-brother to 7 winners on Flat, including smart 5f-7f winner

Final Song. Tongue tied and heavily backed on debut 18 days ago, only to show very little Drying ground may help his cause.

6 STUNGBYTHEMASTER (GB) (-)

Ch g Jack Hobbs - Scorpion Princess (IRE)

Mr J. N. Greenley

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 11-0

Connor Brace

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br J Greenley Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam (h100), bumper winner, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Wildebeest Trainer£ s newcomers command respect.

7 THE EVENTMASTER (IRE) (27) 42

B g Shakeel (FR) - Dubai (IRE)

Eventmasters Racing

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4 11-0

Jack Quinlan

B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

Br Mr Canice Farrell Eventmasters Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Settled much better with a hood fitted when second of 7 in bumper (8/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 27 days ago. That form puts him right in the mix.

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8

SHIRLEY KNOTT (GB) (25) 4-3

Ch f Proconsul - Where The Boys Are (IRE)

4 10-7

Lee Edwards

Mr Philip Wilkins Adam West, Epsom

Br Philip Wilkins

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap fitted on first run since leaving Tom Lacey when third of 8 in bumper at Stratford (16.3f, good, 50/1) 25 days ago.

9 BASMAN PALACE (SAF) (49) 5

B g Silvano (GER) - Noor (SAF)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-6

Micheal Nolan

Mr S Reeves Carroll Gray, Bridgwater

Br Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein

TIMEFORMVIEW Tongue strap on and sent off a huge price having had a wind op but debut fifth of 13 in bumper at Newton Abbot wasn’t devoid of promise.

2022:(See Div 1)

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DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8, 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 3, 6.

Stewards Note:

HARBOUR BRIDGE: Following its run on 22/8/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 The Eventmaster (IRE), 4-1 Bahio Boum (FR), Stungbythemaster (GB), 8-1 Prairie Diamond (IRE), 10-1 Harbour Bridge (GB), 14-1 Shirley Knott (GB), 18-1 Basman Palace (SAF), 20-1 Hutcheson (GB), 22-1 Yogi’s Trail (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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FIFTH RACE 4.25

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AMBER BEVERLEY-SMITH #RIDEFORAMBER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (29 wins from 185 runners, 16%) runs ALRIGHT DAI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs ALRIGHT DAI LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCESS UNIQUE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

The trio with hurdling experience hardly set a high bar to aim at, so bumper-winner ROCK HOUSE is selected to make a successful start in this sphere for the prolific Dan & Harry Skelton combination. Corporal Jackjones won a pair of Newton Abbot bumpers in the space of a week back in June so he could emerge as the main threat, with Alright Dai and the selection’s stablemate Lone Soldier rounding off the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.ROCK HOUSE (IRE) 2.CORPORAL JACKJONES (IRE) 3.ALRIGHT DAI (IRE)

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1 ALRIGHT DAI (IRE) (49) 42-2

5 11-4

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - The Cookie Jar (IRE) Harry Cobden

Lycett Racing Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Michael Fennessy Wastecom Nrg Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed debut promise when runner-up in a Warwick bumper back in February and filled that same position on return/debut for this yard on return at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 7 weeks ago. Wouldn’t need to be a superstar to go close on hurdles bow here. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BOWMANS DREAM (GB) (16) 04

7 11-4

B g Dream Eater (IRE) - Bowmans Well (IRE) Elizabeth Gale (7)

Mr P. D. Purdy Carroll Gray, Bridgwater

Br P. D. Purdy Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off at huge prices and offered nothing on both starts over hurdles at Newton Abbot this summer Impossible to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 LONE SOLDIER (GB) (248) 6-

5 11-4

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Alegralil Tristan Durrell (5)

Mr Frank McAleavy Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEWSoldier of Fortune gelding was strong in the betting and shaped with some encouragement first time up when mid-field in a newcomers bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 8 months ago Makes hurdles bow (had wind op) and is seemingly yard second string on jockey bookings. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 ROCK HOUSE (IRE) (128) 1/1-2 D

B g Westerner - Rose of Dunamase (IRE)

5 11-4

Harry Skelton

Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Peter Tyrrell The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEWEasy winner of sole start between the flags last spring and looked a good prospect when readily landing bumper at Huntingdon back in April. Ran at least as well in defeat when runner-up a month later at Warwick and representing a top yard, he’s sure to be popular on hurdling debut. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 BLACK OCC (IRE) (121) 2

Br g Ocovango - Moonlight Whispers (IRE)

P Conway, T Lewis & G Wilson

Br Edmond Coleman

4 11-2

Sean Houlihan

Sheila Lewis, Brecon

TIMEFORM VIEW Ocovango gelding. Dam (b75), ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Justpourit. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (May 20). TFRHHIII BHA-

6 CORPORAL JACKJONES (IRE) (96) 0-11

B g Milan - Peinture Rose (IRE)

Syd Hosie

Br Susan & Catherine Rose

4 11-2

Micheal Nolan

Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Sherbourne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut behind when winning a 3-runner bumper at Newton Abbot in June and followed up under a penalty there (16.8f, good to firm) a week later for his new stable Makes hurdles bow after 3 months off and he needs considering TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 MR MACKAY (IRE) (172) 2435-

Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE)

4 11-2

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Courtiers Investment Services Limited

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br

RUITH LE TU (GB) (140)

4 11-2

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Let’s Dance (IRE) Harry Kimber (3)

Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore

Br Howses Stud

Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat but refused to race on his last 2 starts 5 months apart, latest at Bath back in May. Has since left Stan Moore and it’s tough to have any confidence backing him. TFRHHIII BHA-

9

LUCKIE MONEY (IRE) (13) 53

B m Most Improved (IRE) - Indian Bounty

Barry McGleenon and Thomas McAlister

7 10-11

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Stuart Weld Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Achieved little on hurdles debut at Stratford in July but showed more 9 weeks on when third in maiden at Bangor (16.7f, good) just less than a fortnight ago. That form nothing special however, so will need to take another step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

10

PRINCESS UNIQUE (GB) (27) 06300

B f Telescope (IRE) - Grape Tree Flame

Steve & Jackie Fleetham

Br F. Lloyd

4 10-9

Sean Bowen

Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor in bumpers and well held both starts over hurdles.

TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: MONTE IGUELDO (FR) 5 11 4 Henry Brooke 14-1 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Rock House (IRE), 3-1 Corporal Jackjones (IRE), 4-1 Alright Dai (IRE), 10-1 Lone Soldier (GB), Mr Mackay (IRE), 25-1 Luckie Money (IRE), 33-1 Black Occ (IRE), 66-1 Princess Unique (GB), 150-1 Ruith Le Tu (GB), 200-1 Bowmans Dream (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 5.00

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M)

FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AMBER BEVERLEY-SMITH #RIDEFORAMBER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Twiston-Davies (18 wins from 85 runners, 21%) runs THE GEORDIE GINGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Harry Derham (1 win from 1 runners, 100%) runs AR EL BEE LONGEST TRAVELLER: AR EL BEE trained by Harry Derham, Newbury, 112 miles.

There’s a possibility AR EL BEE could have more to offer for new trainer Harry Derham and he may ensure that The Geordie Ginge has to settle for minor honours again. Dan Skelton’s Emily’s Star looks best of the remainder.

1-2-3: 1.AR EL BEE (FR) 2.THE GEORDIE GINGE (IRE) 3.EMILY’S STAR

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1 AFTA PARTY (IRE) (52) 44F-043

5 11-4

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Wood Fairy Theo Gillard

Mr C. Hazzard Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br Worksop Manor Stud

North Street Nurseries Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful Flat winner for Alice Haynes but failed to better modest form over hurdles for Syd Hosie and left that yard after finishing well held back on the Flat in July TFRHHHII BHA93

2 GIEVES (IRE) (19) 05U63-0

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Lady of Appeal (IRE)

Pump & Plant Services Ltd

5 11-4

Kielan Woods

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br J. O’Connor Pump & Plant Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWStepped forward from his first 2 efforts over hurdles when third in 2m Wincanton maiden in April. Too free when well held on Uttoxeter handicap debut last month but claims if a first-time hood helps him to settle better TFRHHHII BHA85

3 HERESMAX (IRE) (232) 0P-

B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Euroceleb (IRE)

Mr M. Wheeler

5 11-4

Harry Bannister

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Hyde Park Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden handicapper on Flat for Micky Hammond. No show in 2 outings over hurdles for Polly Gundry A chance of trainer needs to have had a positive effect TFRHHIII BHA-

4 THE GEORDIE GINGE (IRE) (18) 620-232 BF

5 11-4

Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Our Pollyanna (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

GingeArmy Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Cyril O’Hara Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who has been on his game when placed in similar company on his last 3 outings. Likely to be on the premises again TFRHHHHI BHA105

5 AR EL BEE (FR) (16) 553

4 11-2

B g Le Havre (IRE) - Gregoraci (FR) Paul O’Brien

Mrs M. C. Banks Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Mr Sylvain Vidal All Sport Insurance Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful maiden on the Flat (stays 1m) for David Menuisier No impact in 2 outings over hurdles for Oliver Sherwood but more positive signs for new yard when third in 2m Newton Abbot novice 16 days ago. Has the potential for more, particularly if settling better TFRHHHHH BHA99

6 BUCK OF MAINE (FR) (7) 34P45 4 11-2

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ecossette (FR)

Br Mr Thierry Desgranges

NON-RUNNER

Mrs N. Unsworth & Assocs Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good French family. Reached the frame in both bumpers but has been well held in 3 novices since switching to hurdles. Early days but plenty of improvement will be needed. TFRHHIII BHA-

) 7) From the bumpers well but needed HHIII

7 GO ON YA GOODTHING (IRE) (18) 3P-400 4 11-2

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Hadya (IRE) Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Skehanagh Bloodstock & Rachel Weld

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in an Irish point. Showed a bit when fourth in a Worcester bumper on Rules debut but well held in another bumper and a novice hurdle since TFRHHIII BHA-

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Luvly Rita (USA) Nick Scholfield

Ms S. Howell and Partner 1 Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Haras Don Alberto

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, sixth of 7 in a course bumper on debut 4 weeks ago. Best watched now switching to hurdles unless the betting strongly hints otherwise TFRHHIII BHA-

9 EMILY’S STAR (GB) (168) 0/45-

6 10-11

B m Kayf Tara - Lisa du Chenet (FR) Harry Skelton

1863 Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Gerad Nock & Mill House Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Quite a good pedigree and offered more in this sphere when fifth of 12 in novice at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) last month. May be capable of better for top stable TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

AFTA PARTY: Following its run on 28/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 The Geordie Ginge (IRE), 5-2 Ar El Bee (FR), 6-1 Emily’s Star (GB), 9-1 Gieves (IRE), 12-1 Afta Party (IRE), 25-1 Side Stepper (IRE), 33-1 Heresmax (IRE), 50-1 Go On Ya Goodthing (IRE)

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2nd Bradley Harris 84 pts

3rd Lily Pinchin 82 pts

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SEVENTH RACE 5.35

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Dr R Newland (20 wins from 130 runners, 15%) runs ROSEARELLI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Case (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs CELESTIAL PARK & STARGAZER BELLE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRINN trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

METHODTOTHEMAGIC has been in a good vein of form since returning to hurdles and is selected to land a second win in her last 3 starts Malago Rose has caught the eye in 2m maiden hurdles here on her last 2 outings and rates a potential improver in handicaps. Last month’s Uttoxeter scorer Celestial Park completes the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.METHODTOTHEMAGIC (IRE) 2.MALAGO ROSE (IRE) 3.CELESTIAL PARK (IRE)

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1

METHODTOTHEMAGIC (IRE) (55) 663-413 D

8 12-0

B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cindy’s Fancy (IRE) Finn Lambert (5) Dalziel Family, T White, J Inverdale Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Mr M. Campbell Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened her account in convincing style back over hurdles in 11-runner Southwell handicap in July Creditable third back there 3 weeks later Another prominent showing is likely TFRHHHHH BHA95

2 ROSEARELLI (GB) (523) 650116/-

8 11-9

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Vin Rose Charlie Hammond

Miss A. B. Hyde Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Miss A. Hyde Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon handicap chases at Market Rasen and Ffos Las for Ali Stronge in early 2022 but absent since a poor run at Southwell in April of that year Returns for a yard more than capable of readying one after an absence. Check the betting. TFRHHHII BHA90

3 HEDERA PARK (IRE) (6) 4-60443

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE)

5 11-6

Harry Cobden

Mr Daf Jones Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br Grange Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Has reached the frame 3 times in maiden/novice hurdles, the latest over this C&D last week Harry Cobden booked for handicap debut but opening mark demands more TFRHHHII BHA87

4 MALAGO ROSE (IRE) (53) 40-544

B m Malinas (GER) - Avichi (IRE)

5 11-5

James Best

Mr K.M.Harris Simon Earle, Warminster

Br Drumlin Bloodstock Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown a bit of promise in maiden hurdles over 2m here and rates a possible improver in handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA86

5 BETTY’S BELLE (GB) (15) 552240

6 11-3

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Burgundy Betty (IRE) Mr James Turner (7)

Mr P. Long Tracey Leeson, Towcester

Br Mrs Bridget Henley

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in handicap hurdles for Ben Pauling this summer but ran poorly over 23f here on recent stable debut TFRHHIII BHA84

6 STAMINA CHOPE (FR) (102) 3635-44

Ch m Muhaymin (USA) - My Virginia (FR)

7 11-2

Lee Edwards

Mr Douglas Bradbury Dave Roberts, Kenley

Br Mr Alain Chopard et al Mill Farm Holiday Park

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a small-field handicap chase in spring 2022 but has been operating a little below that level since Off since finishing a remote last of 4 over fences at Uttoxeter in June Back hurdling after a break. TFRHHIII BHA83

7 STARGAZER BELLE (GB) (140) 0055-4

5 11-1

B m Telescope (IRE) - Theatre Belle Harry Bannister

Pat Murray Martin Redman Maurice Thomas Ben Case, Banbury

Br Division Belle Partnership David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed little in bumpers. Fared a bit better over hurdles in the spring and handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance of success. TFRHHHII BHA82

8

OCEAN REACH (GB) (9) 035/-03

7 11-1

B m Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Ocean Transit (IRE) Harriet Tucker (7)

Mr G E Amey & Mr D M Boddy Richard Price, Hereford

Br G. E. Amey Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest on Flat and just poor form at best over hurdles, beaten 17 lengths when third in 18.5f Stratford handicap 9 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA82

9 GRINN (IRE) (27) 0-00040

7 11-0

B m Glor Na Mara (IRE) - Grinneas (IRE) Sean Bowen

Welsh Wizards David Rees, Haverfordwest

Br J. S. Bolger

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden Did fare a bit better when fourth on her Worcester stable debut in August but failed to build on it when down the field at Newton Abbot 3 weeks later. TFRHHIII BHA81

10

ENERGY TWO (GB) (27) 3-30400

4 10-11

B f Kayf Tara - One For Joules (IRE) Micheal Nolan

Mr Mel Mathias Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mel Mathias Centre Great Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course third in June was quite encouraging but she’s failed to build on it since Remains to be seen whether a step up in trip improves matters TFRHHHII BHA81

11 BELLA MADONNA (GB) (70) 30-6550

5 10-10

B m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Goochypoochyprader David Noonan

The Bella Madonna Partnership Simon Earle, Warminster

Br N M Lampard

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form in bumpers/hurdles, including well held on handicap debut in July Malago Rose looks the more obvious of the yard’s pair TFRHHIII BHA77

12

CELESTIAL PARK (IRE) (19) 600-501 D

5 10-9

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Corona Moon (IRE) Jack Quinlan

Foran & Harrison Ben Case, Banbury

Br Aaron Metcalfe David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Different proposition after wind surgery when winning 11-runner Uttoxeter handicap over this trip at the end of August Still on a basement mark after a 6lb rise

TFRHHHHI BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 3, 7, 10, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9. Stewards Note:

2022: IF I SAY (IRE) 5 10 6 Bradley Roberts 5-2 (Charlie Longsdon) 10 ran

ROSEARELLI: Following its run on 13/4/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Celestial Park (IRE), 4-1 Methodtothemagic (IRE), 9-1 Rosearelli (GB), 12-1 Malago Rose (IRE), Ocean Reach (GB), 14-1 Hedera Park (IRE), Energy Two (GB), Bella Madonna (GB), 16-1 Stamina Chope (FR), Stargazer Belle (GB), 40-1 Betty’s Belle (GB), 50-1 Grinn (IRE)

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EIGHTH RACE 6.10

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2M 7F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE THANK YOU BAGSY HAPPY RETIREMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Mulholland (29 wins from 185 runners, 16%) runs DYNAMIC KATE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs DYNAMIC KATE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: COAL FIRE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 176 miles.

A case can be made for most of these so at the likely odds it is worth siding with EDISON KENT to build on his encouraging Newton Abbot debut fourth for James Owen and capitalise on a reduced mark. Halifax is feared most on the back of his recent Bangor success, although Peaceful Sunday and Hungry Hill can both have a say too.

1-2-3: 1.EDISON KENT (IRE) 2.HALIFAX (FR) 3.PEACEFUL SUNDAY (FR)

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1 HUNGRY HILL (IRE) (6) 2-62161 CD

6 12-1 (in 7lb ex)

B g Fame And Glory - Echo Queen (IRE) Nick Scholfield Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br William P. Delaney Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress after a blip over C&D with a win in 8-runner handicap hurdle

6 days ago. Not taken lightly under a 7lb penalty. TFRHHHII BHA109

2

HALIFAX (FR) (13) 0-21631 D

6 12-0

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Oudette (FR) Conor Ring (3)

Mrs Katya Banks Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Mme Vsse. Yves D’Armaille

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged his third success for his current yard in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (23f, good) 13 days ago. On the upgrade recently so must enter calculations despite taking a 4lb rise TFRHHHHI BHA115

3 EDISON KENT (IRE) (16) P05-0P4

7 11-7

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Kentish Town (IRE) Lilly Pinchin (3)

Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket

Br Mr S. Gorman

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofabig-fieldKillarneymaidenhurdleforJessicaHarringtonbackinMay2021.Largelystruggledsincebutshapedmoreencouragingly on his yard debut when fourth of 8 at Newton Abbot (21.6f) 16 days ago. Weighted to go well off a 4lb lower mark. TFRHHHHH BHA108

4

GLENGEEVER (IRE) (9) 225P33

7 11-6

Gr g Scorpion (IRE) - Anns Island (IRE) Gavin Sheehan

Black Knight Racing Club Ben Lund, Bridgwater

Br Mr Alastair Mckay Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner/dual winner over hurdles who was runner-up on first 2 starts in handicap chases. In danger of going the wrong way over the larger obstacles but not discounted back in this sphere however. TFRHHHII BHA107

5

PEACEFUL SUNDAY (FR) (9) 034-244

B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Perdiz (GER)

7 11-4

Lewis Stones (3)

Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Haras Du Taillis & Bernhard Wenger Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair ex-Irish winner who posted his best effor for his current yard when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good) 9 days ago. Up in trip now and enters calculations. TFRHHHII BHA105

6 DYNAMIC KATE (IRE) (15) 1F-3613 CD

Br m Yeats (IRE) - Alverstone

BG Racing Partnership

7 10-13

Joe Anderson (5)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Andrew Barr Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to her best of late following a breathing operation, cosily winning over C&D before good third of 11 in handicap hurdle here 15 days ago. Not ruled out off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA100

7

DARANOVA (IRE) (45) 12P5-PP

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Dara Supreme (IRE)

9 10-11

Kevin Brogan

Mr Colin Moore Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Mr D.P. Constable

TIMEFORMVIEWGained two 3m chase wins in May 2022 but struggling for form at present, tried in a change of headgear when pulled up at Uttoxeter last month. Has lots to prove back in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA98

CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) (20) 1P2321 CD 10 10-11

B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm

Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Victor Connolly

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended a losing run stretching back nearly 3 years in 9-runner handicap hurdle over C&D 20 days ago. This 10-y-o is likely to give another good account despite a 4lb rise TFRHHHII BHA98

9 COAL FIRE (IRE) (21) 0-6P213

B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Heartansoul (IRE)

7 10-5

Sean Bowen

Mr M. G. Jones Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br P. McCarthy

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Market Rasen (20.6f) in July and backed it up with a solid third of 10 in 2m6f Cartmel handicap hurdles 21 days ago. He’s one to consider off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA92

2022: TED’S FRIEND (IRE) 6 11 4 Max Kendrick 7-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

DARANOVA: Following its run on 4/8/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Hungry Hill (IRE), Halifax (FR), 6-1 Classic Concorde (IRE), 9-1 Dynamic Kate (IRE), Coal Fire (IRE), 10-1 Edison Kent (IRE), 11-1 Glengeever (IRE), 14-1 Peaceful Sunday (FR), 25-1 Daranova (IRE)

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First Race 2.05 - THE MAKE YOUR HOME A HAPPY HAUS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458 and the fourth £729. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). BILLY WORTHINGTON has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, he will give a prize to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries at £60. - Closed September 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

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Second Race 2.40 - THE GET PULLING WITH PJ NICHOLLS SSANGYONG HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11935 to the winning horse The second to receive £5491, the third £2745, the fourth £1374 and the fifth £684. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150. £113 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £113 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. PJ Nicholls SsangYong has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A prize will also be given to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 7 entries at £113. - Closed September 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £9128; Second £4563; Third £2283; Fourth £1141; Fifth £570. (Penalty Value £11935.06)

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Third Race 3.15 - THE eventmasters.co.uk

OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. eventmasters.co.uk has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £24. - Closed September 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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Fourth Race 3.50 - THE eventmasters.co.uk OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. eventmasters.co.uk has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, he will give a prize to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £24. - Closed September 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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Fifth Race 4.25 - THE AMBER BEVERLEY-SMITH #RIDEFORAMBER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 29th September, 2023. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 12 entries at £40. - Closed September 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Sixth Race 5.00 - THE AMBER BEVERLEY-SMITH

#RIDEFORAMBER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race, will be eligible to enter The ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Final (A Novices’ Handicap Hurdle) to be run over a distance of 2m 4f at Worcester on 29th September, 2023. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 12 entries at £40. - Closed September 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Seventh Race 5.35 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 12th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickersbet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 21 entries at £32. - Closed September 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Eighth Race 6.10 - THE THANK YOU BAGSY HAPPY RETIREMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120. £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 16th. Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Worcester have kindly sponsored this race in Bagsy’s name for his retirement and a memento will be presented to the winning owner A prize will also be given to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 15 entries, 1 at £40 and 14 at £40. - Closed September 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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